In this sequel, the Pevensie children (Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes), along with their snooty cousin Eustace (Will Poulter) meet up with Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) in search of the seven swords that will release into the Narnian ozone the innocent spirits captured within the Lost Islands.

The 3-D effects are standard, the children and the prince are a bit bland, and Michael Apted's direction veers into listlessness, but there is, at times, a pleasing elegance to the production, too. It doesn't assault you. Small favors are better than none. Grade: B- (Rated PG for some frightening images and sequences of fantasy action.)